Author: Tom Bell
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Preview Dinner at California Adventure’s Carthay Circle Restaurant
The Carthay Circle Restaurant doesn’t officially open until June 15th (along with the rest of Buena Vista Street), but we were able to take a look around recently and sample of few of their menu items at a special preview dinner. The restaurant is filled with history, which is only appropriate as the exterior is…
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Pixar Play Parade Returns to California Adventure
Beginning June 15th, the Pixar Play Parade makes its return to Disney California Adventure with a few changes, but the same energy. The parade has been in “soft open” the last couple of Fridays, so I was able to get some pictures to share. I think it looks great against the backdrop of the Carthay…
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Ghirardelli Chocolate Shop Grand Opening at Disney California Adventure
The Ghirardelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop opened Thursday, June 7, as part of the 5-year long renovation project at Disney California Adventure. The shop takes over the former Mission Tortilla Factory location on the Pacific Wharf. Continue on for more pictures from the ribbon cutting.
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The Disney Store Continues to Make Wishes Come True
On Sunday April 29th, the Disney Store celebrated the grand opening of its newly-redesigned store at the Glendale Galleria in Glendale, California, the location of the very first Disney Store in 1987. The opening took place on World Wish Day, a celebration of the day that sparked the Make-A-Wish movement. According to Jim Fielding, president…
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Swing Dancers say goodbye to Carnation Plaza Gardens
Saturday, April 28th marked the final night of swing dancing at the Carnation Plaza Gardens at Disneyland. Soon this area will close to make room for the Fantasy Faire, where you’ll be able to meet your favorite princess. Disneyland has promised that swing dancing will return to the area, but dancers weren’t taking any chances…
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D23 announces details for 2012 Destination D
D23: The Official Disney Fan Club has announced plans for its Fall 2012 event Destination D: 75 Years of Disney Animated Features. The two-day event will take place August 11th and 12th at the Grand Ballroom of the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim. Read on for some highlights.
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Disneyland’s Discover the Magic Guided Tour
Recently my son and I decided to try one of the Guided Tours offered at the Disneyland Resort. Disneyland Park currently offers three different tours, plus a couple of seasonal options. Disney California Adventure doesn’t offer any tours at this time, but that is expected to change when construction is completed this summer. Since it was just…